Abnormal Psychology: Ancient Treatment Methods

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What is the primary reason behind the ancient practice of trepanning?

To allow evil spirits to escape (correct)

To study the structure of the brain

To treat physical head injuries

To relieve pressure on the brain

What is evidenced by the presence of new bone tissue in primitive skulls?

That the treatment was only performed on women

That the treatment was successful in some cases (correct)

That the patients were treated by multiple practitioners

That the patients did not survive the treatment

Who is credited with prescribing the treatment of bleeding to balance bodily fluids?

Szasz

Hippocrates (correct)

Nolen-Hoeksema

Benjamin Rush

What is a common theme among early ideas about mental illness?

A belief in supernatural causes Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the multiple trepanned holes in primitive skulls?

They were performed at different times Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania?

Benjamin Rush Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an early idea about the causes of mental illness?

An imbalance of bodily fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of early treatments for mental illness?

They were often inhumane and dangerous Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated age of the archeological findings related to trepanning?

6,500 BC Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the fact that some patients underwent trepanning multiple times?

The treatment was not effective Signup and view all the answers

Which psychiatrist is considered the 'father of modern psychiatry'?

Philippe Pinel Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of prison inmates have a diagnosable mental illness?

64% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the DSM?

Establishing diagnostic criteria for mental health diagnoses Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the first classification system for operationalizing normal from abnormal behavior?

Pinel's Classification System Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the limitations of using statistical rarity to define abnormality?

It does not provide a uniform definition of abnormality Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the 'cause' of a disorder?

Etiology Signup and view all the answers

How many specific mental health diagnoses are recognized by the DSM?

More than 300 Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem with using personal distress as a definition of abnormality?

It assumes that which does not feel good must be explained as being abnormal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary weakness of the DSM?

Its lack of theoretical foundation Signup and view all the answers

What is the issue with using social norms to define abnormality?

It does not account for cultural differences Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe behaviors that occur infrequently in the human population?

Statistical rarity Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of defining abnormality based on statistical rarity?

It leads to a lack of uniformity in defining abnormality Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem with using a definition of abnormality that involves social norms?

It absorbs ideas of power and inequity Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of IQ scores that encompasses about 95% of the population?

70-130 Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of using a definition of abnormality based on personal distress?

It assumes that which does not feel good must be explained as being abnormal Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe Pinel's approach to treating mental illness?

Moral therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the issue with using a definition of abnormality based on statistical rarity?

It does not provide a uniform definition of abnormality Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of defining abnormality based on social norms?

It results in a lack of cultural diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the issue with using a definition of abnormality that involves personal distress?

It fails to apply consistency to the phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of using a definition of abnormality based on social norms?

It lacks cultural diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in defining normal and abnormal behavior?

Assuming people always need to be functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the World Health Organization Daily Activities Schedule (WHODAS)?

To measure the impact of symptoms on daily functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between mental health and work productivity?

Mental health needs to be balanced within the context of work productivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of using functioning as a means of defining normal and abnormal behavior?

It assumes people always need to be functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge that psychologists face in operationalizing the concept of normal and abnormal behavior?

Contextualizing human behavior within the context of human lives Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of developing theoretical orientations in psychology?

To organize explanations for human thinking, behaving, and feeling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using the WHODAS to assess functioning?

It offers a more objective analysis of functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in distinguishing between normal and abnormal behavior?

The blurring of concepts such as morality and deviance Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between an individual's inner world and their behavior?

The inner world tangles with human lives as they intersect Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of developing measures of functioning in psychology?

To assess the impact of symptoms on daily functioning Signup and view all the answers